Resources for Homeowners

Homeowners are encouraged to contact their local county extension office for more information and guidance with their lawns. Find your local extension office.

Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities has many additional publications and many videos on dealing with lawn and landscape issues.

The Lawn Problem Solver and the list of Extension Publications below are great sources of information for managing your lawn and landscape.

Turfgrass Publications

Aerating Your Lawn MF2130
Bermudagrass Lawns MF1112
Buffalograss Lawns MF658
Fertilizing Kansas Lawns MF2324
Guide to Turfgrass Nutrient Recommendations: Based on K-State Soil Test Results MF2311
Kentucky Bluegrass Lawns MF2262
Lawn and Garden Pesticides MF2135
Maintaining Good Lawns with Less water MF2068
Mowing Your Lawn MF1155
Planting a Home Lawn MF1126
Practical Tips for Home and Yard MF2132
Recycling Grass Clippings MF2110
Shade Tolerant Grasses MF2128
Tall Fescue Lawns MF736
Tall Fescue Varieties for Kansas MF3268
Thatch: A Hidden Lawn Concern MF2131
Watering Your Lawn MF2059
Weed Control in Home Lawns MF2385
Zoysiagrass in Kansas MF683
Professional Series
Turfgrass Identification MF2031
Turfgrass Selection MF2032